Tag Archives: Air mass

March – a month of weather contrasts

Posted on 18 March, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Winter seems to have hung on for quite some time this year with low temperatures, frost, ice and snow affecting many areas into late March. This isn’t altogether unusual as we are more likely to see snow at Easter than … Continue reading →

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Blog about fog: why has fog been so persistent this week?

Posted on 15 March, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Foggy weather has been especially persistent this week, not clearing all day in some areas of the UK. Fog forms when relatively moist and mild air close to the ground cools quickly, causing the moisture in the air to condense … Continue reading →

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